WHITNEY ABSOLU
*** **** **** ******, ***. *K Brooklyn, NY 11226
347-***-**** *******@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Excellent customer service skills; Able to work efficiently in fast paced, time sensitive environments
Motivated fast learner and hard worker; Skilled at working independently or as part of a team
Detail oriented professional with strong communication skills, leadership and organizational abilities
Technology Proficiency: Microsoft Word & Excel WPM: 40
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Home Health Aide 01/2012 - 02/2014
Community Home Care Brooklyn, NY
Maintained records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with nurse.
Provided patients with help moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
Cared for patients by changing bed linens, washing laundry, cleaning, or assisting with their personal care.
Entertained and conversed with patients to keep them mentally healthy and alert.
Reminded patients to adhere to medication regimen under the written direction of nurse and ensured patients took their medicine.
Planned, purchased and prepared patient’s meals according to prescribed diets.
Accompanied clients to doctors' offices or on other trips outside the home, providing transportation, assistance, and companionship.
Provided family members with information regarding health and eating habits of patient.
Nurse Aide - Summer Program 07/2006 - 08/2006
Congressional Nursing Home Brooklyn, NY
Established, developed and maintained effective working relationship with staff, patients and families.
Set-up and performed post-meal dining room cleanup.
Developed and implemented daily recreational activities including board games, physical exercise and musical entertainment.
Sterilized and disinfected examination rooms and medical equipment.
Developed expertise in use of medical equipment including syringes and Hoyer Lift.
EDUCATION / TRAINING / CERTIFICATION
Home Health Aide Certificate - (01/2011) Americare, Inc. Brooklyn, NY
High School Diploma - Lafayette High School Brooklyn, NY